Tender

Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Fixed Voice and Video Secret (FVVS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

23 Jan 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure telecommunications services under the title "Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Fixed Voice and Video Secret (FVVS)." This procurement falls within the defence industry category and involves both Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) and Modified off the Shelf (MOTS) devices to deliver a Unified Communications (UC) solution. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submission and written methods being accepted. Key dates include the tender document availability period ending on 24th February 2025 and a contract period of 1440 days. The procurement method is selective (restricted), aiming to engage a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the service delivery. The procurement process is managed from Corsham, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those capable of providing both standard and customised solutions. Companies with expertise in unified communications, managed services, and ITIL functions are well-suited to compete. The requirement for subcontracting allows smaller businesses to participate by providing components or services under the broader contract. This project can drive business growth for suppliers and subcontractors by engaging with a high-profile client like the Ministry of Defence, offering long-term stability and potential renewals. Interested businesses should ensure their registration on the eSourcing portal and prepare their submissions according to the detailed instructions provided.

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Notice Title

Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Fixed Voice and Video Secret (FVVS)

Notice Description

This procurement is for Commercial off the shelf (COTS) devices and standard market available hardware to supply a Unified Communications (UC) solution for FVVS to be consumed by the User through hard and soft existing clients. However, there will be a requirement to provide modified off the shelf (MOTS) devices for sensitive locations where the normal COTS products do not meet with MOD requirements. This 'New Service' will contain a service wrap delivered by a Managed Service Provider (MSP) onboarded to Defence Digital's Operational Service Management (OSM) Service Desk and ITIL functions. A suite of COTS standard features will be enabled allowing Users to self-administer, whilst a 'User Support Service' will be included to provide the User an optional 'White Glove'/concierge service specifically for special events and senior engagements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002423-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Tony Claxton
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-f-ius@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

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